Big film releases and famous cars go hand in hand, with the big screen often helping to immortalise certain makes and models through iconic scenes and high-octane car chases. The likes of the flying Ford Anglia in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and the DMC DeLorean in Back to the Future have gone on to become stars in their own rights, but what actually happens to these motors once … [Read more...]
Yellow “money-boxes” for Welsh capital, drivers warned
Cardiff's yellow box junctions are cash machines for the city council, according to analysis by the RAC, which has been looking at their legal implications. Almost every yellow box junction of 100 analysed in London and Cardiff is bigger than it needs to be to prevent traffic congestion, leading to countless unnecessary fines for drivers, a new study commissioned for the RAC has found. The RAC … [Read more...]
Four Welsh towns have UK’s shortest L-test time
Wales passes the test for the best places to learn to drive in Britain. Learner drivers Cardigan area can expect a short wait of 4.06 weeks between when they book their test and when they eventually get around to taking it. Cardigan is one of four Welsh areas that are the quickest places to secure a driving test slot in the UK. Carmarthen in Wales has the second quickest waiting time to … [Read more...]
Public sector services should be open to fleet ev charging
Public sector charging facilities could be opened up to provide new options to all fleets as they target electrification, suggests the Association of Fleet Professionals. Chair Paul Hollick (right) said that some central and local government fleets were investing heavily in infrastructure to support their electric vehicles (EVs), and these could be made available in areas where private … [Read more...]
Used car buyers skip vital checks
A recent study has revealed that many used car buyers skip vital checks before making a purchase. In fact, one in ten Brits admitted that they make no checks at all when buying a used car, leaving them unaware of any potential vehicle issues. The survey, conducted by online car-changing marketplace Carwow, uncovered just how common it is for used car buyers to skip essential checks. Despite … [Read more...]
Used car prices to fall this year, traders tell Startline analysis
More than eight out of 10 used car dealers expect used car prices and values to continue to fall this year, new research shows. The March Startline Used Car Tracker says that one in five (20%) think the rate of fall will accelerate, 28% believe they will continue at the current speed, and 36% that they will be less severe. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “Over the last year, … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 March
About 9% of commuters to Cardiff spend over an hour a week sitting in traffic, they told pollsters for CarMats. This contrasts with more than a quarter of drivers stuck in Edinburgh's jams or 22% in London and Leeds while the least time was reported by drivers in Norwich. The KIA EV9 has won two major awards for 2024. It was last week voted UK Car of the Year and also Worldwide Women's Car of … [Read more...]
EV drivers beware of big fines and possible penalties
There are now more than 1 million EVs on our roads accounting for 2-3% of cars in the UK and as this increases millions of EV drivers should beware of five driving offences that could result in big fines and possible penalty points. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard of, electric vehicle fines, that you need to be aware of and how much they … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
Controversial 20mph speed limit signs have been cut down in Carmarthenshire. The unauthorised removal of the signs which were part of a £35Million lower-speed limit programme by Welsh Government have been condemned by the local authority which put them up and said they now will be replaced at additional cost to services. It’s very concerning to see delays on our most important roads increasing … [Read more...]
Advice for first-time EV motorists, from Volta EV
If you've just taken delivery of a new-plate electric car or bought your first used version, here's some advice on the best times to recharge and get the most out of the battery and what you should avoid. EV charging expert Chris Moniz at Volta EV has given their advice on the best, worst, and cheapest times to charge your car in order to make it last! “While charging habits don't directly … [Read more...]